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WGJ 75W

1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,975 mi
Last recorded42,975 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 75W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 42,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

x4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,164 miles

fuel pipe is getting rusted

Fail 29 May 2013 32,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fuel pipe is getting rusted

Pass 25 May 2012 29,954 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2012 29,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2011 29,880 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 29,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 May 2010 29,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,645 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 28,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2008 26,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 26,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 26,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,173 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?

Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
677
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 410
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 344
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
brake recording little or no effort 305
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WGJ 75W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGJ 75W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WGJ 75W is a 1980 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 18 December 1980.

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